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Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.app Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free.

=== Getting Started ===
To get started, check out the [[Quickstart]] guide, which walks you through creating an account, verifying that you are a student, logging in, and basic usage of Nest. '''Please read the [[Acceptable Use Policy]] and [[Limitations]] page before using Nest.''' You can also review our [[Nest Wiki:Privacy policy|privacy policy]] and [[Your data on nest|what happens to your data on Nest]]. There's also a list of [[Frequently Asked Questions]] that you really should read.

If you need further help, external resources are listed in each of the guides mentioned above, and you can always get help from fellow birds in [https://app.slack.com/client/E09V59WQY1E/C097AL5AUH0 #nest-help] on the [https://hackclub.com/slack Hack Club Slack].

=== Quick links ===
Dashboard: https://dashboard.hackclub.app

Forgejo: https://git.hackclub.app

Nest Status: https://status.hackclub.app/status/nest

Frequently Asked Questions

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'''What is Nest? What do I get?'''

Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.com Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free. You can host websites, Discord bots, really anything that doesn't go against the [[Acceptable Use Policy]]! Everyone gets 2 cores, 2 GB memory and 16 GB storage by default, you can request more [https://nest.fillout.com/resources here].

'''How can i make my services run in the background?'''

Use [[systemd]] or [[PM2]]!

'''Is nest down?'''

Stop saying nest is broken or "nest is down". You're going to need to actually say what you're having issues with. If you're using SSH, use <code>ssh -vvv username@hackcub.app</code> and put those logs there. If you can't access USERNAME.hackclub.app? Say that, give the (sub)domain and give logs. https://status.hackclub.app/status/nest says nest is down? We already know.

'''Can i host ___?'''

As long as it's not abusive and not against [[Acceptable Use Policy|the acceptable use policy]] then yes.

'''Do i get my own IP?'''

You do not get your own public IPv4, but you do get a public IPv6. We have a reverse proxy which you can use to proxy your websites without needing your own dedicated IP.

'''Is there a limit to the number of ports that can be opened?''' '''Are any ports blocked?'''

65535 is the limit for ports, and port 25 is blocked to prevent malicious email spam.

'''Can i portscan on nest?'''

No, you will be permanently banned.

'''Why is ID verification taking so long?'''

We do not know, it's not in our control.

Quickstart

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Before you can access your Nest container, you'll need to apply for a container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app. If you haven't already, you will be asked to verify your age through [https://auth.hackclub.com/ Hack Club Auth]. Age verification is not done by Nest.

You'll be asked to pick a username, paste your public SSH key, and tell us what you'll use Nest for. Nest exclusively use SSH keys instead of passwords since they're easier and more secure.
----If you're confused, here's how to create/find your SSH public key:

1. You might have already generated an SSH key! If you're unsure, use this command to check:<syntaxhighlight>
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
</syntaxhighlight>If it returns a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, then you already have one! Just copy that entire thing!

2. If that command brought back "No such file or directory" or a similar issue, it means you don't have an SSH key. You can generate one now by running this command:<syntaxhighlight>
ssh-keygen -t ed25519
</syntaxhighlight>You can press enter during the prompts to use the default settings.

3. Now you'll need to copy that string of text. Run this command to show it:<syntaxhighlight>
cat ~/.ssh/id_ed25519.pub
</syntaxhighlight>It should return a long string starting with <code>ssh-ed25519</code>, just copy that entire thing!
----

Once submitted, your application might take up to 72 hours for an admin to review, approve, or reject your application.

Once your application has been accepted you can SSH into your new container using this command:<syntaxhighlight>ssh username@hackclub.app</syntaxhighlight>(Replace username with the username you applied with!)

Congratulations! You're now inside your new Nest container! Now you can start hosting your projects.

You can also manage your container at https://dashboard.hackclub.app!

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Nest is a free Linux hosting service provided by [https://hackclub.app Hack Club] for teenagers to host their apps and projects for free.

== Getting Started ==
To get started, check out the [[Quickstart]] guide, which walks you through creating an account, verifying that you are a student, logging in, and basic usage of Nest. '''Please read the [[Acceptable Use Policy]] and [[Limitations]] page before using Nest.''' You can also review our [[Nest Wiki:Privacy policy|privacy policy]] and [[Your data on nest|what happens to your data on Nest]]. There's also a list of [[Frequently Asked Questions]] that you really should read.

If you need further help, external resources are listed in each of the guides mentioned above, and you can always get help from fellow birds in [https://app.slack.com/client/E09V59WQY1E/C097AL5AUH0 #nest-help] on the [https://hackclub.com/slack Hack Club Slack].

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